Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival celebrates 13th season

July 5, 2018

BRANDON — The fourth week of July will mark the 13th season of the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival, under the artistic direction of pianists Alexander Tselyakov and Daniel Tselyakov. This year’s Festival will include five concerts: four chamber concerts and a jazz concert. Performances run from Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29 and feature a wide variety of musical styles and artists in three communities.

The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival continues to be an important part of Canada’s cultural calendar, delighting people of all ages with a powerful musical experience. This year’s ambitious schedule is sure to please and promises to inspire new lovers of classical music as well as satisfy the appetites of seasoned enthusiasts. The large-scale roster of talented guest artists includes: Alexander Tselyakov, Piano; Greg Gatien, Saxophone; Daniel Tselyakov, Piano; Cathy Wood, Clarinet; Chelsea Chimilar, Mezzo- Soprano; Joyce Lai, Violin; Katie Gannon, Violin; Ian Clarke, Viola; Andras Weber, Cello; Graydon Cramer, Percussion and Jordan Panko, Jazz Bass.

The wide variety in programming will make for an engaging program, and the exceptional musical talent guarantees an exciting and pleasurable experience for all.

The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival occupies a special place in music lovers’ hearts, minds and summer plans. Don’t miss out on a wonderful week of outstanding music in the beautiful natural surroundings of Clear Lake and Riding Mountains National Park!

The 2018 festival will bring music to locations in three Manitoba communities: the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University (Thursday, July 26 – Friday, July 27); the Erickson Lutheran Church (Saturday, July 28 – Sunday, July 29); and the Wasagaming Community Arts, Wasagaming in Clear Lake (Saturday, July 28). Details are available at clearlakefestival.ca.

For tickets and more information, visit the BU School of Music or call 204-727-9631, or contact Alla Turbanova, Director of the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival at 204-571-6547.

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 7:30 p.m.

OPENING NIGHT

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University

We are thrilled to open the Festival with two titans of the Classical and Romantic periods: Mozart’s Piano Concerto with soloist Daniel Tselyakov and the Brahms’ Piano Quartet with Alexander Tselyakov. After the concert mingle with all festival artists at a complimentary wine & cheese reception sponsored by BU. It will be a night to remember!

FRIDAY, JULY 27, 7:30 p.m.

CHAMBER MASTERWORKS

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University

Another evening of superb program selections: a seldomly performed, highly romantic and lyrical masterwork by Max Bruch; a contrasting, contemporary and delightful clarinet sonata by Poulenc; and a youthful, vivacious, virtuosic piano quintet by Dohnanyi. These works will be performed by Alexander Tselyakov, Piano; Cathy Wood, Clarinet; Joyce Lai & Katie Gannon, Violins; Ian Clarke, Viola; and Andras Weber, Cello.

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 11:00 a.m.

COFFEE CONCERT: SERIOUS FUN!

Erickson Lutheran Church

Come relax with a morning of wonderful complimentary coffee and pastries while enjoying our surprising concert full of humour and entertainment from light classical works to musicals, tangos and a jazzy style concerto.

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 7:30 p.m.

JAZZ CONCERT: GREG GATIEN WITH FRIENDS!

Wasagaming Community Arts

Come out for a wonderful, inspirational evening of jazz! The two Saturday events provide audiences with the unique opportunity to enjoy performances in both the morning and evening.

SUNDAY, JULY 29, 3:00 p.m.

FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE

Erickson Lutheran Church

The Festival’s Grand Finale will impress with the excellent and exciting Trio by Menotti and Mozart’s brilliant Piano Quartet No. 2, which skillfully juxtaposes concert-like writing for piano with more integrated chamber texture.